pick-me-up
noun
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Mbappe’s absence is a boost for opposing coach Diego Simeone, who needs a pick-me-up after his side struggled to a 1-1 draw at struggling Real Sociedad at the weekend.
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Top with fresh fruit for a refreshing treat that's packed with hydration and nutrients—perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Give your favorite biscuits a pick-me-up with pimiento cheese, chicken tenders, and pepper jelly.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Her next step is her skin-texture-refining Black Seed Toner which also lends itself useful as a midday pick-me-up.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Top with fresh fruit for a refreshing treat that's packed with hydration and nutrients—perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Give your favorite biscuits a pick-me-up with pimiento cheese, chicken tenders, and pepper jelly.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Her next step is her skin-texture-refining Black Seed Toner which also lends itself useful as a midday pick-me-up.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick-me-up. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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